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  • @rosehill1595
    @rosehill1595 Місяць тому +2

    I'm glad to see someone paid attention to what cats like/need - a place to hide, a spot for privacy, real grass and dirt alongside smooth walks - no scorching hot concrete - instead lots of wood, trees, plants incl catnip - room to roam and play and hang out. It shouldn't be solely a tribute to someone's impressive carpentry skills or colorful creativity - nothing wrong with either, in fact that's what makes it a unique fun project for both the kitty and the human. It should be all about the kitties - that could include rainbow crystals they can chase in the sunshine and cool carpentry cut outs for their hidey holes or clever macrame swings or beautifully designed lounge areas with no gravel to poke their feet.

    • @OurCatioHome
      @OurCatioHome  Місяць тому +2

      Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts, we agree, and strive to keep those things in mind!

  • @AlicePearlJam
    @AlicePearlJam Рік тому +29

    Fantastic space for your lovely kitties. I’m still dreaming of having a dedicated area for our cats. Thank you for sharing and inspiring. 😺

    • @OurCatioHome
      @OurCatioHome  Рік тому +2

      We have our fingers crossed for your Alice & Pearl Jam having their own Catio someday, soon.

    • @GoodThingsEtc
      @GoodThingsEtc Рік тому +1

      thank you! I have to think out of the box as i live in an apartment with a small sq patio which i will create something!

  • @Alvicatchannel
    @Alvicatchannel Рік тому +13

    If I was a cat, I would love to live in that catio!

    • @OurCatioHome
      @OurCatioHome  Рік тому

      Hehe, we appreciate your kind words and visit.

  • @tinyteddykittens
    @tinyteddykittens Рік тому +7

    Отличная прогулка для красивых котиков, супер !)

  • @AmBr0313
    @AmBr0313 Рік тому +7

    I love yalls commentary, and the attention you pay to your kitties and their preferences! My husband and I are moving in to our first home from a studio apartment and the main thing I’m excited about is all we can do for our cat! Thanks for the advice😊

    • @OurCatioHome
      @OurCatioHome  Рік тому

      That is awesome! We hope that you will keep in touch too.

  • @LivingwithRagdolls
    @LivingwithRagdolls Рік тому +6

    I love the idea of having different surfaces for your cats to walk on so that they get that sensory feedback. The perches are great too for that high-up element that cats love. Like 41 :)

  • @rumpelstielzchen963
    @rumpelstielzchen963 Рік тому +3

    The best catio I found at youtube❣❣❣ For cats, not for human needs❣🥰👏

    • @OurCatioHome
      @OurCatioHome  Рік тому

      Awww, your words have made us so happy.

  • @davidriley1737
    @davidriley1737 4 місяці тому +4

    When adding plants in or around catio , check that they aren't toxic to cats.❤

  • @JefPersonalVideos
    @JefPersonalVideos Рік тому +4

    Beautiful and wide catio and those lovely cats thanks for sharing

  • @8924-r7b
    @8924-r7b Рік тому +5

    We can tell you really love and appreciate cats 🙂

  • @lindajanes5698
    @lindajanes5698 6 місяців тому +2

    Love this catio!!! Roomy and sensible for cats'needs too. Looks like there's a tree inside the catio? If so, that's the best feature, cuz they can climb and sit up high in it's branches!!! Brilliant!!! Those kitties must love you big time!! Thank you for sharing your video tips❤😻

    • @OurCatioHome
      @OurCatioHome  6 місяців тому

      Thank you Linda for the kind words and visit. Yup, it's a tree. We love the cat too.

  • @civilpse5458
    @civilpse5458 Рік тому +5

    For additional safety from outside dogs and cats, other animals, I would suggest an additional barricade around the existing. The weld mesh should be having smaller aperture.

    • @OurCatioHome
      @OurCatioHome  Рік тому +1

      We appreciate your comment and visit today.

  • @FabiolaRVela
    @FabiolaRVela 9 місяців тому +3

    Wow this is the coolest catnip I’ve ever seen! These kitties are living their best lives 😎. I hope to be able to give my kitties something like this (or close) one day.

    • @OurCatioHome
      @OurCatioHome  9 місяців тому

      We will keep our fingers and paws crossed for you in the meantime.

  • @larsonfamilyhouse
    @larsonfamilyhouse 9 місяців тому +4

    This is easily the best one I’ve ever seen! Exactly what I had in mind for my yard. PS next time you do the roof,the screws with the done on top actually go on the top convex part rather than the bottom concave part. It seems weird since you have to use longer screws but thay way water doesn’t collect and go through the hole and rust the screw or leak through. Not too much of a problem with this design since you have grass and whatnot, especially if it doesn’t rain much there. Anyway, this is absolutely wonderful!!

    • @OurCatioHome
      @OurCatioHome  9 місяців тому +1

      We thank you for the visit sooo much Larson Family! Also appreciate the advise about the wood screws 😻 Please let us know how your catio turns out.

  • @baddnurse5443
    @baddnurse5443 Рік тому +4

    This is beautiful, artistic with many natural elements, it blends beautifully with the landscape, reminds me of a Secret Garden ❤ 🐈

    • @OurCatioHome
      @OurCatioHome  Рік тому +1

      Awe, I see you are a student of detail too.! Thank you so much 😀

  • @Cuddlingcats
    @Cuddlingcats Рік тому +2

    Very interesting!! You have wonderful tips to share. I enjoyed the music also. Thank you!

    • @OurCatioHome
      @OurCatioHome  Рік тому

      We are glad this was helpful and liked the music choices too. Cheers friends!

  • @MegaLivingIt
    @MegaLivingIt 7 місяців тому +2

    Thank you guys so much! I had the same idea for roofing, etc. I am like 80 but think I should do this. Except no ladder climbing for me, so will build mine about 5 feet high!😀 I am keeping your video for when I use my power drill again!😺

    • @OurCatioHome
      @OurCatioHome  7 місяців тому +1

      Awe MegaLiving, you are adorable. I want to be like you when I am 80 too. Let us know how your catio turns out. You may also want to see "Ultimate catio how it was made 10 mims in 5 days too.

  • @shawnaford5540
    @shawnaford5540 Рік тому +4

    Such a great description of ideal catio design, and the cats are looking so content.
    Saved this for reference.

    • @OurCatioHome
      @OurCatioHome  Рік тому +1

      Thank you, Shawna, for the comments today!

  • @samotriescatstuff
    @samotriescatstuff Рік тому +3

    Well done!👍😻 this outdoor cat patio looks so stylish, clean and nice! I love the matching stones, pathway with the grass it gives a really good feel🍀🍀🍀🍀

    • @OurCatioHome
      @OurCatioHome  Рік тому +1

      We thank you ever so much! The stones were stenciled, and I made a video on this too.

  • @lisadieter-burns
    @lisadieter-burns Рік тому +2

    Great tips! All equally important! I love finding ways to get the kitties to play and exercise. My favorite. 🐈

    • @OurCatioHome
      @OurCatioHome  Рік тому

      Hey Lisa, thank you for the visit, and glad that you enjoyed the exercise part too.

  • @californianorma876
    @californianorma876 11 місяців тому +2

    This has got to be the best cat video!! I really appreciate your explanations of the different features. How you did it is not so important as why. That's so helpful! I love your designs, and clearly the cats do too. 😻😻😻

    • @OurCatioHome
      @OurCatioHome  11 місяців тому

      Wow, thank you soooo very much!

  • @RockerRoxy
    @RockerRoxy Рік тому +2

    You have really thought of everything 😀😀😀😀😀 your babies are the luckiest kitties ever 😻😻😻😻😻 that kitty palace is to die for ❤❤❤❤❤

    • @OurCatioHome
      @OurCatioHome  Рік тому +1

      Awww, you have made us so happy! Your Roxy is very lucky too.

    • @RockerRoxy
      @RockerRoxy Рік тому

      @@OurCatioHome 🤗😘🤗😘🤗

  • @4kCats
    @4kCats Рік тому +3

    I was pleased to see these amazing ideas and execution. I think that many of them will be an inspiration for me and other cat lovers. Thank you. 🥰😻💕

    • @OurCatioHome
      @OurCatioHome  Рік тому +1

      Awww, we are very happy to read your comments today!!!

  • @songsbytara9692
    @songsbytara9692 Рік тому +2

    Awesome info! Love it! Meow

  • @kotovivi-channel
    @kotovivi-channel Рік тому +2

    Great work🎉🎉🎉
    Cute cats😊❤
    Thank you for sharing meow friend😸💕🇯🇵🔔

  • @moonmagnolia7
    @moonmagnolia7 2 місяці тому +1

    Very cool!

  • @philliph.6246
    @philliph.6246 Рік тому +1

    Useful content.

  • @Marlfox37
    @Marlfox37 3 місяці тому +2

    My bengal would look at me, walk over to that door on two legs only, unlock it, and walk out without a look back. With a swagger.

    • @OurCatioHome
      @OurCatioHome  3 місяці тому +1

      Oh my, your bengal sounds super smart 😻

  • @liuqin
    @liuqin Рік тому +1

    Like 155 👍💕 💕 Have a nice day. 🐾 🐾

  • @arpgdad
    @arpgdad Рік тому +1

    Such a relaxing and informative video. Thanks!

    • @OurCatioHome
      @OurCatioHome  Рік тому

      We are so glad for your visit and kind words too.

  • @judestewart3955
    @judestewart3955 Рік тому +1

    Great video and very helpful, thank you for sharing these great tips.

  • @JenniferMoralesFelineFilms
    @JenniferMoralesFelineFilms Рік тому +1

    these are wonderful tips for making a perfect catio. you have thought of everything! the exercise options are awesome 💗💗💗💗

    • @OurCatioHome
      @OurCatioHome  Рік тому

      We appreciate your kind words and visit.

  • @aceofdobs27
    @aceofdobs27 Рік тому +1

    I wish I were a cat, this is awesome

    • @OurCatioHome
      @OurCatioHome  Рік тому

      Awww, you are welcome to visit anytime, cat or not.

  • @shirleyandrews1152
    @shirleyandrews1152 Рік тому +1

    I love your artsie decor😻

  • @Denise-ro8jx
    @Denise-ro8jx Рік тому +1

    Awesome job

  • @annefrazier5369
    @annefrazier5369 10 місяців тому +2

    We are planning to build a catio and would like the cats to enter it from a bedroom window, but haven't figured out how they should go through the window into the catio. Any ideas? Do I need a cat door installed into the window? Also, do you sell your catio plans? You all did an amazing job on your catios. The best I've seen. Thank you!

    • @OurCatioHome
      @OurCatioHome  10 місяців тому +1

      Hi Anne, we are happy to share our ideas for free. Look at our Ultimate Catio video for more ideas ua-cam.com/video/5X47raM821A/v-deo.html . Yes, cat door with window access. Please let us know how your catio turns out, ok?

    • @annefrazier5369
      @annefrazier5369 10 місяців тому

      Thank you for your quick reply! Do you know of a good company for the cat doors? Thank you!

    • @OurCatioHome
      @OurCatioHome  10 місяців тому

      I really don't know, but maybe any carpenter can do it.

  • @rarajj655
    @rarajj655 Рік тому +1

    I look forward to your videos and seeing your beautiful fur babies. I just rescued 2 from Costa Rica. And now really need to enlarge my catio. Could you share how you enclosed a tree for your catios? I have a tree in mind for mine, but I am not sure how to accomplish this task. Also, did you do any barrier proofing digging down? We have snakes here (FL), so I want to create a safe extension. Thank you so much for sharing! I think it's absolutely wonderful what you and your husband do for the kitties!!

    • @OurCatioHome
      @OurCatioHome  Рік тому +1

      We thank you for caring and taking in the rescues. Check our video regarding roofing, there we take about wired tree. We did not dig down but have secured the wire to the ground with 6" landscape staples. Also, we added metal gutter guards for extra protection. Check out on other channels how to avoid snakes in your habitat. We hope that this helps you.

    • @rarajj655
      @rarajj655 Рік тому

      @@OurCatioHome thank you so much! 🙏 I will check out the video! You have done so much incredible work to your catios, I'm honestly shocked it's not a UA-cam sensation!

    • @OurCatioHome
      @OurCatioHome  Рік тому

      Ooooo, blushing.

  • @MsLouisVee
    @MsLouisVee 6 місяців тому +1

    Bless your hearts❤🥰🥰🥰

  • @LauraRodriguez-Peace
    @LauraRodriguez-Peace Рік тому +1

    Thank you! 🐱

  • @comaradelee
    @comaradelee Рік тому +1

    watching in the Philippines

    • @OurCatioHome
      @OurCatioHome  Рік тому

      Big welcome to our friends in the Philippines!

  • @elizabethtrihub8047
    @elizabethtrihub8047 Рік тому +1

    Awesome ❤

  • @NataCats
    @NataCats Рік тому +1

    Hallo, mir hat dein Video sehr gefallen 👍Your Kitties und wovon sprichst du wirklich 😊 Es ist sehr interessant.

    • @OurCatioHome
      @OurCatioHome  Рік тому

      Thank you for the kind words today Nata & Cats

  • @rumpelstielzchen963
    @rumpelstielzchen963 Рік тому +1

    wonderful❣🎉

  • @FlerkenCats
    @FlerkenCats Рік тому

    I dream of making something like this for my cats! Good thing is that I have your amazing videos to use for instructions and ideas! 😊👍❤❤

    • @OurCatioHome
      @OurCatioHome  Рік тому +1

      I know that your catio will be amazing too!

  • @rumpelstielzchen963
    @rumpelstielzchen963 Рік тому +1

    My cats love *sand!*

    • @OurCatioHome
      @OurCatioHome  Рік тому

      We appreciate you sharing. Good to know.

  • @michelehell1362
    @michelehell1362 9 місяців тому +2

    Where do they potty? I may have missed that part doing other stuff while watching…

    • @OurCatioHome
      @OurCatioHome  9 місяців тому +1

      Hey multitasker. In the covered catio, the is a litter box. We elaborate more in part 2. Hope you can see it 😊

  • @GoodThingsEtc
    @GoodThingsEtc Рік тому +1

    Wish I had a big catio for my baby!

    • @OurCatioHome
      @OurCatioHome  Рік тому

      Hello Good Things Etc; we wish a Catio for your cat also!

  • @lastshovel5287
    @lastshovel5287 27 днів тому

    Snowshoes! Yah!!!!

  • @windydc
    @windydc Рік тому +1

    I love to watch these videos. I don't even have a cat. 😅

    • @OurCatioHome
      @OurCatioHome  Рік тому

      Thank you Wendy, you made me chuckle out loud...

  • @kevinmunoz2725
    @kevinmunoz2725 4 місяці тому +2

    Is there any chance or risk of bugs getting into the catio and causing any problems or damage to the cats

    • @OurCatioHome
      @OurCatioHome  4 місяці тому +1

      Hello Kevin, Yep we have insects too seems like the worse are wasps, but we spray the nest when found. It's been 6 years and the cats are ok.

  • @judymckinney7984
    @judymckinney7984 Рік тому +1

    I love this Catio. It is amazing. I have 4 indoor only that I would love to get outside. Do you get snow.

    • @OurCatioHome
      @OurCatioHome  Рік тому

      Hi Judy, we will keep our fingers crossed for your 4 sweeties in the meantime. Yes we can get snow too.

  • @akfishguy
    @akfishguy Рік тому +1

    what was that piping stuff, you had cut in half and then had a piece hanging? thanks for all the ideas, love the videos

    • @OurCatioHome
      @OurCatioHome  Рік тому

      Yes, large diameter pipe works well outdoors. We will have a vid coming out using that product very soon. Thanks for the visit and question.

  • @Tom-j2m9j
    @Tom-j2m9j 10 місяців тому +1

    Great videos. I notice Grayson eating on a plant in the Catio. Would you share what that is? As we complete our first Catio I would like the add some safe foliage. I am always concerned when we see one of babies eating on a plant. Thanks for all the hard work with the videos.

    • @OurCatioHome
      @OurCatioHome  10 місяців тому +1

      We appreciate the question. We have several native plants for the cat plus Cat nip. Just be sure to read the label before planting. Coming soon we will make a vid with catio tips and include plants to avoid. Going to look on your home page for your catio.

  • @aleaboon
    @aleaboon Рік тому +2

    This is pretty ideal for what I'd like to build for my cat. I live on a highway and my cat Tango was hit by a car on Saturday and we had to bury her. It was devastating. I have one cat left, he's a kitten and I want to build a nice big enclosure for him so he can be outside and safely get exercise and enjoy nature.

    • @OurCatioHome
      @OurCatioHome  Рік тому

      We are truly sorry to hear about your loss. We also lost the cat in that manner. We have lots of videos to help you along your catio build. An update would be nice.

    • @aleaboon
      @aleaboon Рік тому +1

      @@OurCatioHome Aww! Thank you for the reply! Sorry for your loss as well. I have been thinking about how we could build it and we are definitely on a budget but we've been looking at ideas. So far, you have the nicest one I've seen! I'll keep you updated for sure.

    • @OurCatioHome
      @OurCatioHome  Рік тому +1

      Keep in mind that you could always start small and expand later. 😻

  • @Tom-j2m9j
    @Tom-j2m9j 11 місяців тому +1

    Hi Guys....what sort of air staple are you using to install the fencing with? About to start a Catio project using welded wire and want to be sure it is Coyote proof. Thanks for some great videos.

    • @OurCatioHome
      @OurCatioHome  11 місяців тому

      Excited for your project... We use a pneumatic stapler, it's a Freeman PSS50 Pneumatic 16-Gauge .

  • @sarahcarrelli2496
    @sarahcarrelli2496 8 місяців тому +2

    What type of rope do you suggest?

    • @OurCatioHome
      @OurCatioHome  8 місяців тому +2

      Hello Sarah, We have used for the climbing pole Twisted Manila Rope - Natural 3 Strand Fiber Hemp Rope for Indoor and Outdoor.

    • @sarahcarrelli2496
      @sarahcarrelli2496 8 місяців тому +1

      Thank you❤

  • @jaydonfaucett
    @jaydonfaucett 10 місяців тому +1

    Where do these cats use the John?

    • @OurCatioHome
      @OurCatioHome  10 місяців тому +1

      Hello Jaydon, they can go in a litter box inside the covered catio or on the ground in the woodsy one.

    • @jaydonfaucett
      @jaydonfaucett 10 місяців тому

      @@OurCatioHome thank you!

  • @user-wu7wj2el5e
    @user-wu7wj2el5e Рік тому +1

  • @benmatthews3732
    @benmatthews3732 Рік тому +1

    Your furries are SO lucky. Hope they appreciate you (ha ha, of course not!)